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Solvent and Solventless Extractions :
In addition , there are two major categories cannabis concentrates can be grouped into — solvent and solventless extractions . The main goal of solventless extractions consists of pure glandular trichome head isolation because trichome heads contain different terpenes and cannabinoids . Several solventless extractions include dry sift , ice water hash , and rosin tech . However , there are other solvent-free extractions that are more common such as kief , hash or hashish , and rosin . In recent years , solventless extracts have become a growing trend , especially since they can be produced in the comfort of one ’ s home . Time , patience , and minimal equipment is needed to create solventless extractions . Specifically , rosin has become a well-known extract because it can be produced from cannabis flower , hash , or kief . According to analytical testing , solventless extraction methods extract different cannabinoids and terpenes with zero risk of toxic solvents being leftover , which is significantly positive for consumers ’ health . One major trend in the cannabis

“ In recent years , solventless extracts have become a growing trend , especially since they can be produced in the comfort of one ’ s home .”

concentrate production category is solventless hash oil ( SHO ) or rosin tech , which is gaining much recognition .
Next , solvent-based extractions are unique for several reasons including the fact they normally create concentrates referred to as oils . Several well-known solvents include butane , propane , CO 2 , and ethanol or alcohol . Now , which extraction methods do you think are the healthiest , most widely-used , and riskiest ?

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